Online petition - Say no to Ebay FVF on P & P!

I know like a lot of sellers on here we are all not happy with Ebay and their new FVF on postage.

I've written up a quick online petition as I couldn't see any other that has been created yet.I'm hoping of getting enough signatures to make Ebay.co.uk change their minds. A small hope, I know. But it is worth a try at least.

From tomorrow, Wednesday the 7th August, we have four weeks till this new FVF comes into effect.I ask anyone who doesn't agree with this change to head over to this link and sign the petition, and spread the word!

Re: Online petition - Say no to Ebay FVF on P & P!

There are so many posts on this this morning that perhaps the moderators could set up a board just for this. I only had the email yesterday like others I am sure, but it has been on the boards for ages. Most of us will have to re think how and what we list and some who overcharge on postage may become a little more realistic on what they charge. We all know big business wants blood from the little people so maybe its time the little people stood up for themselves.

Re: Online petition - Say no to Ebay FVF on P & P!

When free P&P was enforced in certain categories a few years ago, listings dropped dramatically and ebay had to backtrack and drop the scheme.

I have to disagree - the main reason it was dropped was because ebay couldn't/wouldn't police it properly - so some sellers were listing a comic for a few pence using the postage option as 'freight'. Those of us that were listing as we should were annoyed because it made our items look expensive against the 1p + freight listings so the cheats were prospering - as sadly, is often the case

The trouble is, though, is that your explanation on the petition is too long and complicated for people to bother reading....so they will just not bother.

I was going to sign it, got drawn into long explanations and hit the back button......and I know what youre asking of me.

You need to make it short, sharp and sweet.

I took the time to read in full before adding my signature, and believe me, I'm a slow reader.

Not that I think it will do much good, the only thing that *might* have any effect is if as many people as possibly, both sellers and buyers take a break from ebay the first week in September (as suggested above) that's probably not viable for those sellers that rely on ebay for their living.

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Re: Online petition - Say no to Ebay FVF on P & P!

Thanks books, I wouldn't have thought of looking there and obviously none of the other posters have either, the board is getting clogged up with this and everyone seems to be repeating themselves now including me.

All sellers need to add the fees onto their listings and wherever possible will go down the so called " free" postage route.

It will of course cause problems for traders of 99p items, those who post internationally with high postage costs and for sellers who sell multiple items with combined postage..

Not certain that a petition will be taken note of ......many sellers will not even be aware of the changes until they hit home as they dont actually read the messages that eBay put out.

Of course the plus points are that it will no longer be possible to postage gouge and of course as it will be advantageous for sellers to offer " free "( inclusive postage ) it will also eliminate the moaning minnies who claim they have been overcharged on postage.

Of course in reality most buyers will probably now be overcharged on postage as sellers will pass on the 10% levy to them .....

Re: Online petition - Say no to Ebay FVF on P & P!

I think you're right here. I did consider just doing a short paragraph to explain what the petition is for, as my thinking was that anyone who wanted to sign would already know all about the new FVF. But, there is still a lot of users who don't read the message boards and don't read the announcements from Ebay so will not know about the change untill it comes in on the 4th. Thats why I wrote all what I did.

I think I'll add a short explanation right at the top so its the first thing anyone sees and have something like, "If you'd like more information about the proposed FVF change, please continue reading. If not, and you'd like to sign, please scroll right down to the bottom"

I'm also thinking it might be worth while adding for and against points as I've seen a lot of that on the boards.

If anyones has any such points, reply here and I'll add them to the petition page.